Daniel Boone Area High School

Daniel Boone Area High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
501 Chestnut St,  Birdsboro, PA
Union Neighborhood
Daniel Boone Area School District
3.5
2.7
1,037 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
76%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
5
Equity
8
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
357:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
81.8%
Black
6.3%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 169 Students
Temple University 134 Students
University of Pittsburgh 111 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 104 Students
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 103 Students
Drexel University 79 Students
Alvernia University 71 Students
Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 67 Students
Penn State Berks 65 Students
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 66 Students
Business 62 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Biology 50 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 30 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Education 28 Students
Environmental Science 27 Students
Communications 26 Students
Chemistry 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 119 Reviews
3.0 Junior
10/30/2024
Overall, Daniel Boone gets a bad reputation but in reality is not that bad. With the ~20% of the student population under the poverty, our school at face value is a more poor school. After getting to know the student population, there are clear caring teachers, okay sports, and an amazing music program.
4.0 Senior
2/22/2024
For the first two years, I went to this school full time. This was during Covid and I absolutely could not focus while learning online. The school itself is great, I love the teachers and administration. It's usually clean and the activities are fun. The last two years I only went for half a day every day, because I go to a trade school the other half. My counselor introduced me to this opportunity. I rate this school an 8/10
3.0 Senior
11/14/2023
Overall as long as you're in higher level classes the classes are pretty fun and you learn a good amount, however I notice that the academic level classes both the teachers and students care a lot less. There are definitely a few amazing teachers too that really care about students too.
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2.7 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/19/2023
Great school, so happy to have my kids in this wonderful district that truly cares about its students and wants them to succeed
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2.0 parent
6/17/2022
This high school is not a great place for students of color. A good percentage of the student body use N word on a daily basis. Post racist views on their social media accounts and micro aggression is a constant issue. No help from the school staff. Absolutely no help from the head principal.
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5.0 other
3/21/2017
I've graduated from Boone, and I had an amazing time there, it's obvious that a majority of the teachers care deeply for their students.However, as much as I love it there, Boone did have a few problems. The principal of the high school, The Dark Knight, could really learn how to be more effective a...
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1.0 parent
9/15/2016
My experience with faculty at Daniel Boone HS has been very well below what a parent should expect. I've called, emailed, left messages. Only to be ignored or dismissed by teachers and the assistant principal. My child is almost done with the DBSD. With zero assistance from the "district", my child...
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